Coleen Garcia is a prominent Filipina actress known for her versatility and compelling performances. She began her career as a child and teenager, appearing in numerous commercials, which paved the way for her to sign with Star Magic. Garcia quickly became a household name, starring in a variety of television series and films produced by ABS-CBN.
From 2012 to 2016, Garcia co-hosted ABS-CBN’s popular noontime variety show, “It’s Showtime,” but she left the show to focus on her burgeoning acting career. Her dedication paid off with significant roles in films such as “Ex with Benefits” (2015), “Love Me Tomorrow” (2016), and “Sin Island” (2018), as well as in teleseryes like “Pasión de Amor” (2015–2016) and “Ikaw Lang ang Iibigin” (2017–2018).
Garcia’s acting prowess was particularly noted in her performance in the “Maalaala Mo Kaya” episode “Kadena” in 2016. Portraying a mentally ill teenager dealing with various psychological issues, Garcia earned critical acclaim and the Best Actress award at the Hiyas ng Sining Awards.
In 2017, Garcia showcased her comedic talent in the action-comedy film “Extra Service,” and reunited with her “Pasión de Amor” co-star Arci Muñoz. She continued to impress in the erotic thriller “Sin Island” (2018), working alongside Xian Lim and Nathalie Hart.
Garcia starred in the 2020 romantic comedy film “Mia,” playing a doctor struggling with alcoholism after the loss of her fiancé. Most recently, on May 15, 2024, the Coleen Garcia-Diego Loyzaga film “Isang Gabi” premiered, a project written by Ricky Lee and directed by Mac Alejandre, further cementing her status as a leading actress in Philippine cinema.